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Calving area changes led to better results

Published on May 13, 2021
One of the most important places on a dairy farm is a place for calving. Some farmers prefer individual calving pens, but as cow numbers increase, that that can be a problem. One farmer created a hybrid area that has improved calving performance.
Weekly Beet - May 12, 2021

Published on May 12, 2021
In this weeks issue: Notices of events, drivers certifications, autoclave and key authorizations. Training opportunities, and job opportunities in department labs.
Spartan siblings share passion for biosystems engineering

Published on May 12, 2021
Alicia and Ryan Ziegler use their biosystems engineering experiences at MSU to solve real-world problems in food, energy and the environment.
BAE receives recognition for DEI efforts

Published on May 12, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.
Vegetable pesticide series: Can I use it in the greenhouse?

Published on May 12, 2021
A greenhouse chemical usage guide for vegetable growers.
Latte & Learn: Carbon and Harvested Wood Product

Published on May 11, 2021
In this Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG) educational series, experts will introduce key concepts related to forests’ role in climate change mitigation.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 11, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by departments and units during the 2019-2020 academic year through a new badge ranking.
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 11, 2021

Published on May 11, 2021
The region continues facing below freezing temperatures at the time when most berry crops are more susceptible to spring frost damage.
Biosystems engineering Ph.D. student receives national award for science communication efforts

Published on May 11, 2021
Chelsie Boodoo, a doctoral student in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, has been honored by the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society for her research and outreach activities.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 11, 2021

Published on May 11, 2021
Weather continues to be cool and as a result, crop development remains slow and bee activity is minimal.